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MAMMA MIA! Sets New Sales Record at Shea's 710 Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

Shea's Performing Arts Center and Second Generation Theatre have announced that their co-production of MAMMA MIA! has officially become the top-selling engagement at Shea's 710 Theatre in its thirteen-year history.

Review: MAMMA MIA at Shea's 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Jan 20, 2026

One of the highest grossing movie musicals of all time just happens to be that wonder hit MAMMA MIA based on the 2001  Broadway stage musical . Thought to be the most successful jukebox musical ever, the story of a young bride-to-be's quest to find out who here real dad is on the eve of her wedding is merely the springboard to launch  a musical score chock full of ABBA's greatest hits. The stage version has toured for years and is yet again on Broadway right now.

DREAMGIRLS and More Set for Shea’s 710 Theatre Stage 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Shea’s Performing Arts Center, MusicalFare Theatre, AnsariSaxon Productions, Second Generation Theatre, and Road Less Traveled Productions has revealed the lineup of shows headed to the Shea’s 710 Theatre stage. Learn more!

Photos: First Look at XANADU Starring Olivia Bodner & Ray Robinson At Madison Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2022

The Madison Theatre at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, Long Island recently launched its Signature Theater Series and open now through July 2 is Xanadu, the Tony-nominated, roller-skating musical adventure.

Josephine Rose Roberts & Kaitlyn Black to Star in SQUIRREL SCREAMS AND OTHER DATING SOUNDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2022

This week, the second show of its season begins performances in the downstairs Hays Theatre June 16–July 9: the premiere of Squirrel Screams and Other Dating Sounds starring Kaitlyn Black from TV’s Heart of Dixie and Josephine Rose Roberts (Rock of Ages on Broadway).

CAROUSEL, IN THE HEIGHTS, XANADU and More Announced for Madison Theatre Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022

The Madison Theatre at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, Long Island will launch its Signature Theater Series this summer with top artists from the worlds of Broadway, music & TV on fully staged productions of In The Heights, Xanadu and All Shook Up, plus the NY premiere of Ella, First Lady of Song starring Grammy-nominated singer & actress Freda Payne, and the world premiere of the play Squirrel Screams and Other Dating Sounds.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 14- SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2021

On this day in 2011, the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, celebrated its opening night!

VIDEO: On This Day, June 14- SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2019

On this day in 2011, the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, celebrated its opening night!

Photo Coverage: Inside the Closing Night Party For Encores! CALL ME MADAM
by Walter McBride - Feb 11, 2019

For the second time in Encores! history-and to honor City Center's 75th Anniversary Season-the series revived one of its own revivals. A highlight of the second season of Encores! (1995) and featuring a memorable score by Irving Berlin and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, Call Me Madam centers around a brassy ambassador to the fictional European nation of Lichtenberg. The show pokes fun at a far more polite and benign political world and includes standards such as 'It's a Lovely Day Today' and 'Something to Dance About,' along with Berlin's most famous counterpoint duet, 'You're Just in Love.'

Photo Coverage: CALL ME MADAM Takes Closing Night Bows
by Walter McBride - Feb 11, 2019

For the second time in Encores! history-and to honor City Center's 75th Anniversary Season-the series revived one of its own revivals. A highlight of the second season of Encores! (1995) and featuring a memorable score by Irving Berlin and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, Call Me Madam centers around a brassy ambassador to the fictional European nation of Lichtenberg. The show pokes fun at a far more polite and benign political world and includes standards such as 'It's a Lovely Day Today' and 'Something to Dance About,' along with Berlin's most famous counterpoint duet, 'You're Just in Love.'

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On CALL ME MADAM At City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2019

For City Center's 75th Anniversary Season the series is reviving one of its own revivals, the musical Call Me Madam. Featuring a memorable score by Irving Berlin and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, Call Me Madam centers around a brassy ambassador to the fictional European nation of Lichtenberg.

TV: Watch Highlights of Carmen Cusack & More in Encores! CALL ME MADAM
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2019

For the second time in Encores! history-and to honor City Center's 75th Anniversary Season-the series is reviving one of its own revivals. A highlight of the second season of Encores! (1995) and featuring a memorable score by Irving Berlin and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, Call Me Madam centers around a brassy ambassador to the fictional European nation of Lichtenberg. The show pokes fun at a far more polite and benign political world and includes standards such as 'It's a Lovely Day Today' and 'Something to Dance About,' along with Berlin's most famous counterpoint duet, 'You're Just in Love.' Directed by Casey Hushion with music direction by Encores! Music Director Rob Berman and choreography by Denis Jones, Call Me Madam will run for seven performances only February 6 through 10 at New York City Center.

TV: Watch Carmen Cusack & More Preview Encores! CALL ME MADAM
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2019

For the second time in Encores! history-and to honor City Center's 75th Anniversary Season-the series is reviving one of its own revivals. A highlight of the second season of Encores! (1995) and featuring a memorable score by Irving Berlin and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, Call Me Madam centers around a brassy ambassador to the fictional European nation of Lichtenberg. The show pokes fun at a far more polite and benign political world and includes standards such as 'It's a Lovely Day Today' and 'Something to Dance About,' along with Berlin's most famous counterpoint duet, 'You're Just in Love.' Directed by Casey Hushion with music direction by Encores! Music Director Rob Berman and choreography by Denis Jones, Call Me Madam will run for seven performances only February 6 through 10 at New York City Center. 

Jason Gotay, Darrell Hammond, and Randy Rainbow Join Encores! CALL ME MADAM
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2019

Final casting for the Encores! production of Call Me Madam as part of City Center's 75th Anniversary Season has been announced. Jason Gotay (Kenneth Gibson), Darrell Hammond (Grand Duke Otto), and Randy Rainbow(Sebastian Sebastian), join the previously announced cast featuring Carmen Cusack, Ben Davis, Adam Heller, Carol Kane, Stanley Wayne Mathis, Brad Oscar, Michael Benjamin Washington, and Lauren Worsham.

Wake Up With BWW 1/9: Inside Opening Night of CHOIR BOY, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Get over hump day with us by catching up on the latest Broadway stories!

Breaking: Carmen Cusack, Carol Kane, Lauren Worsham, and More Set for Encores! CALL ME MADAM
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2019

New York City Center today announced casting for the Encores! production of Call Me Madam as part of the 75th Anniversary Season.

BWW Review: RAISING TWELVE ON A NICKEL AND A PRAYER IS DESTINED TO BECOME HOLIDAY CLASSIC AT Powerstories Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Dec 10, 2018

Whether you find Betty Taylor socially irresponsible or admirable for wanting to share her love with a family of 12, "Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer" is a special holiday treat. The true-story musical written by Fran Powers about her parents and siblings, with music by Terez Hartmann, has everything needed to become a holiday classic: romance, family, drama, comedy and tons and tons of heart.

BWW Previews: ORIGINAL HOLIDAY MUSICAL COMES TO Powerstories Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Nov 20, 2018

Just in time for the holidays comes a musical, spanning 1950 to 1966, about a mother of 12. "Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer" was written by playwright and Powerstories Theatre founder Fran Taylor Powers' in honor of her parents and to show that everyone has a dream.

Kidz Theater Presents JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Auditions
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2018

September 11th to the 16th, Kidz Theater will be having auditions for our upcoming Fall Mainstage Production of Jesus Christ Superstar! For the past ten years Kidz Theater has been bringing together some of the most talented young performers in the tri-state area to create incredible pieces of theater in NYC. This production will be no exception! We are looking for young performers grades 6-12 who are hardworking and passionate about performing! For this production, all roles will be cast without regard for gender. For more information about auditions and how to sign up, please visit www.kidztheater.org/fall-mainstage.

Kidz Theater Presents JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Auditions
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2018

September 11th to the 16th, Kidz Theater will be having auditions for our upcoming Fall Mainstage Production of Jesus Christ Superstar! For the past ten years Kidz Theater has been bringing together some of the most talented young performers in the tri-state area to create incredible pieces of theater in NYC. This production will be no exception! We are looking for young performers grades 6-12 who are hardworking and passionate about performing! For this production, all roles will be cast without regard for gender. For more information about auditions and how to sign up, please visit www.kidztheater.org/fall-mainstage.